Good for you :) As professional pilot you can make 1/10th of a Doctor's salary...
On the side note, SAAB is at least aware of how crappy this industry has become and is trying to do something about. But it's a hard fight if some people that he is trying to fight for tell him that he's "crying".

I have an idea for all the guys that always tell others to "suck it up". Maybe with the hard times ahead we should all help out our wonderful management and ask for another pay cut, after all it's not like we fly for the money. Let's suck it up and help our lines survive because we just love flying so much, more than money and stability in life. (that's based on some of previous posts)

Another ignorant post. I can see now why we are in the position we are in. Just go ahead and wallow in your misery while the rest of us have to listen to your constant babble.

His post was not ignorant. Simply the yin to your yang. He is making a good point, a mentality that you seem to be defending. That we know what the situation entails and should just put up and shut up. To say that is to imply that things are ok the way they are. Do you think the current wages, work rules etc. are satisfactory?

7 an 7 is subjective...my opinion, it sucks. Not condusive to family life, at least not mine.

"7 an 7 is subjective...my opinion, it sucks."

Stay away from cargo.

Cry

v.intr.
1. To sob or shed tears because of grief, sorrow, or pain; weep.
2. To call loudly; shout.
3. To utter a characteristic sound or call. Used of an animal.
4. To demand or require immediate action or remedy: grievances crying out for redress.

No, I dint think he is crying. Perhaps it could be argued that he is crying under definition #4, but it would be a fallacy.

The problem I have with what he says is he offers no solution to the industry's problems except to only work for XJT and maybe one or two others. He HAS worked at a "bottom feeder". I wonder what he actually did to improve life there? Did he ACTIVELY seek union representation or even participate in the CPG (granted a weak alternative, but it would show effort). Instead of moaning about "Screw Scheduling," did he try submitting suggestions how improve life for both sides? Or did he just wave his arms and say the industry treats him badly?


As for "our wonderful management", you picked your employer. Did you do some research about who leads your company. Heck most airlines have a who-we-are page on their website, and google is great too.


I whole heartedly welcome constructive advice. Life could be better, and I am willing to WORK to improve it. But crying, "woe is me" does not make anything better.

The only job I know whose schedule is conducive to family life is school teacher.

Long Hours
 

Many professions have long hours but having nights and weekends off is a biggie. Most jobs at least offer that. Having your life somewhat in sync with that of your family and the rest of humanity is essential.

SkyHigh

I am not going to turn this into a Colgan thread, however there was no "CPG" when I was there, and it was my first 121 airline, I thought being re-assigned everyday and sleeping in hangers was done at every airline.

I work as a bar back (getting cases, changing kegs, etc.) at a local pub two or three nights a month. I get a small cut of the tips ($30-40 for an evening), but the best part is I haven't PAID for a drink in weeks."



I bet you cry once in while when you come home from the glamorous job of an airline pilot and as you fall asleep you just remembered that you have to go to work at a bar just make ends meet...